Johan de Liefde | |
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Birth name | Johan Evertsen de Liefde |
Born | Unknown date, c. 1619 Rotterdam, Dutch Republic |
Died | (aged 54) near Texel, Dutch Republic |
Allegiance | Dutch Republic |
Branch | Admiralty of Rotterdam |
Years of service | 1644–1673 |
Rank | Schout-bij-nacht |
Wars | |
Relations | Cornelis de Liefde (brother) |
Johan Evertsen de Liefde (c. 1619 – 21 August 1673) was a Dutch naval commander who served as vice admiral of Holland and West Frisia within the Admiralty of Rotterdam.[1] His elder brother, Cornelis de Liefde, was also a naval commander. Johan was killed in the battle of Texel.